Pokémon Go ‘It’s a Rocket World’ Special Research quest steps, rewards
“It’s a Rocket World” is the latest in a long line of Giovanni research quests in Pokémon Go, and sees the debut of Shadow Groudon.
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“It’s a Rocket World” is the latest Giovanni research quest in Pokémon Go.
Making its debut in late March 2024 as part of the “World of Wonders: Taken Over” event, it’s the usual Team Go Rocket research, which ends with an encounter and opportunity to catch Shadow Groudon.
“It’s a Rocket World” is part of a long line of Giovanni research quests, which started back in 2019 with “A Troubling Situation.” If “It’s a Rocket World” is not appearing for you, first clear the most recent Giovanni quest in your quest log — the previous one was October 2023’s “Showdown in the Shadows” — to allow this new quest to become available.
‘It’s a Rocket World’ tasks and rewards
“It’s a Rocket World” Special Research will be available until the next Giovanni quest and highlighted Shadow Legendary encounter, which rolls out every few months. Once unlocked, there is no time limit to complete the quest.
Rewards: 1,500 XP, Aipom encounter
Rewards: 2,00 XP, Misdreavus encounter
Rewards: 2,500 XP, 1 Super Rocket Radar
Rewards: 3,000 XP, Croagunk encounter
You’ll be able to catch the final Shadow Pokémon in Giovanni’s team once you have used your Super Rocket Radar. This varies depending on when you play the quest; from March 2024 until when the next Giovanni quest debuts, this will be Shadow Groudon.
Rewards: 6,000 XP, 2 Silver Pinap Berries
Team Go Rocket Takeover event changes
As well as the above quest, the “World of Wonders: Taken Over” event is also host to a Team Go Rocket Takeover until March 31 at 11:59 p.m. in your local time, with the following changes:
Best of luck taking down Giovanni once again!